Title: Top Design Hotels in Northern California from $297 - Expedia.com [Northern California Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Northern-California.dx6229628)[Hotels in Northern California](https://expedia.com/Northern-California-Hotels.d6229628.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Northern California](https://expedia.com/Northern-California-Vacation-Rentals.d6229628.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Northern California](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Northern-California.d6229628.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Northern California](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Northern-California.d6229628.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Northern California](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Northern-California.d6229628.Car-Rental-Guide)[Northern California Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Northern-California.d6229628.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![Mill Creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532642047/8f5aeca6-acb1-4416-8039-94d4a9c691c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532642047/8f5aeca6-acb1-4416-8039-94d4a9c691c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg) ### Upfront pricing Our total price for your stay includes taxes and fees - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Save 10% or more on over 100,000 hotels worldwide with Member Prices [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check prices for these dates Tonight [Mar 11 - Mar 12](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=6229628&startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [Mar 12 - Mar 13](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=6229628&startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) This weekend [Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=6229628&startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=6229628&startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Our top choices for Northern California Design Hotels ![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18730000/18723300/18723252/4ba3b837.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bicycling](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18730000/18723300/18723252/d3144dc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18730000/18723300/18723252/cf134aac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18730000/18723300/18723252/w4000h2663x0y0-a28229b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### San Francisco Proper Hotel [](https://www.expedia.com/San-Francisco-Hotels-San-Francisco-Proper-Hotel.h18723252.Hotel-Information) Downtown San Francisco 8.8/10 Excellent (825 reviews) "Very nice hotel and the staff were great " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Rama $252 nightly $297 total Apr 10 - Apr 11 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/San-Francisco-Hotels-San-Francisco-Proper-Hotel.h18723252.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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They recently acquired the property and have done an amazing job. Staff unbelievable, room was updated and excellent. The breakfast everyday is absolutely spectacular. I would highly recommend and will be booking it again. Did I say the location couldn’t have been better." [](https://expedia.com/San-Francisco-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Plaza-Fishermans-Wharf.h24625.Hotel-Information) ![Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1110800/1110785/b6378346_y.jpg) ### Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel 10/10 Excellent "Nice walking trail around water edge." [](https://expedia.com/San-Francisco-Hotels-Bay-Landing-San-Francisco-Airport-Hotel.h1110785.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Julian](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100370000/100366800/100366713/32a804cb_y.jpg) ### Hotel Julian 10/10 Excellent "Great location with a bit of history for the movie buffs. Easy walk down to Union Square and transport options all around. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful. " [](https://expedia.com/San-Francisco-Hotels-Hotel-Julian.h100366713.Hotel-Information) ![The Monterey Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12400/12377/d1fdaaee_y.jpg) ### The Monterey Hotel 10/10 Excellent "Very convenient central location, with an Amtrak bus stop nearby. Old world style, gracious staff. Near to good food, entertainment, and the Conference Center." [](https://expedia.com/Monterey-Hotels-The-Monterey-Hotel.h12377.Hotel-Information) ![Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1100/1024/0221d503_y.jpg) ### Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay 10/10 Excellent "yes nice rooms and lots to do around town" [](https://expedia.com/Monterey-Hotels-Portola-Hotel-Spa-At-Monterey-Bay.h1024.Hotel-Information) ![Handlery Union Square Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6700/6666/4fd95a3a_y.jpg) ### Handlery Union Square Hotel 8/10 Good "Shops nearby were helpful. Super close to a big Macy’s that had food options and in walking distance of a Trader Joe’s. The pool was under maintenance while we stayed which we were not informed about before hand. That was disappointing. " [](https://expedia.com/San-Francisco-Hotels-Handlery-Union-Square-Hotel.h6666.Hotel-Information) ![Hyatt Carmel Highlands](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8500/8495/44b467aa_y.jpg) ### Hyatt Carmel Highlands 10/10 Excellent "Amazing ocean view and lobby. Excellent, friendly and helpful staff, especially Diego. There are lots of stairs to get everywhere on property and it’s not super easy to lug your bags but it is worth it and they have a bellman if you can’t manage it yourself. Absolutely beautiful property! " [](https://expedia.com/Carmel-Hotels-Hyatt-Carmel-Highlands.h8495.Hotel-Information) ![Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10538/5971a3e7_y.jpg) ### Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG 8/10 Good "Location is excellent! The room is spacious and clean. Water pressure in the shower is very good, however the sink faucet the water is very slow it was a struggle to wash your hands! " [](https://expedia.com/San-Francisco-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Golden-Gateway.h10538.Hotel-Information) ![Carmel Bay View Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1900/1808/6a559ab2_y.jpg) ### Carmel Bay View Inn 10/10 Excellent "Staff was very friendly and location was close to all the shops. It was quiet and beds were comfy." [](https://expedia.com/Monterey-Hotels-Carmel-Bay-View-Inn.h1808.Hotel-Information)